Description
The STIGA AIM 16 Hybrid pickleball racket is a hybrid-shaped power racket for competitive players who don't compromise and want explosive power with precise control. The hitting surface combines 3K carbon and Kevlar: the dense carbon weave quickly returns energy for powerful, "explosive" hits, while the Kevlar absorbs impact and dampens vibrations, making the feel softer and gentler on the hand. Instead of the classic honeycomb core, an EPP foam core is used here, which significantly expands the optimal hitting zone, gives a stable, even bounce and is forgiving of off-center hits. The hybrid shape combines maneuverability near the net with a stable plane on blocks and counterattacks, while the grainy (grit) surface texture grips the ball, revealing powerful spin and precise trajectory control. The STIGA AIM 16 Hybrid is designed for players who seek the highest level of speed, accuracy and stability.
The Swedish company STIGA Sports AB has been producing racket sports products since 1944 and is one of the world leaders in the industry with over 80 years of tradition. Today, the brand's range covers table tennis, paddle, tennis, badminton and pickleball, and STIGA develops its equipment in Sweden (headquarters in Eskilstuna), combining engineering innovation with classic craftsmanship. The ADD line of rackets is designed to make pickleball accessible and understandable for those who are just learning the game.
Training level: advanced level (confidently attack and control the game in any situation), professional/competitive level (great feel for the ball and play for the result). Suitable for experienced players who want the most from their equipment.
Standards, certificates: meets USA Pickleball standards (USAPA is the national governing body of pickleball in the USA; certification allows the racket to be used in official tournaments).
Playing style: powerful, attacking.
Racket core: EPP (expanded polypropylene) foam core designed for maximum coverage of the optimal hitting zone and stable rebound. The fine-cell structure of the foam improves forgiveness of inaccurate off-center hits and, unlike the classic cellular core, does not “crush” over time (No Core Crush technology - protection against creasing and the appearance of “dead zones”), which extends the life of the racket.
Surface: 3K carbon combined with Kevlar, with a grit texture. 3K carbon is a carbon weave in which each strand is made up of 3,000 fibers (3K = 3,000); this dense, fine weave is strong and quickly returns energy to the ball. Kevlar is a high-strength aramid fiber (the same type used in body armor) that absorbs impact and dampens vibrations. Together, they deliver explosive power with a softer, cleaner feel, while the grit texture enhances grip on the ball for powerful spin.
Racket shape: hybrid
Balance: Power — shifted towards the head of the racket (most of the weight is located closer to the striking part, which gives a more powerful, “explosive” hit; on the other hand, the racket is a little harder to control and the load on the hand is higher).
Weight: 225 g (average, ±5 g)
Dimensions: length — 41.5 cm (16.3″); width — 19 cm (7.5″); core thickness — 16 mm; handle length — 13.5 cm (5.3″); handle circumference — 4.125″
Features:
Carbon Speed (3K Carbon + Kevlar)...
